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Only 18% of network automation initiatives fully succeed. That’s not pessimism — it’s data from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) surveying 354 IT professionals about their automation strategies. Another 54% report partial success, and 28% say their projects have stalled or failed outright. If you’re planning or executing a network automation initiative, understanding why most fail is the difference between joining the 18% or the 82%. Key Takeaway: Network automation projects fail primarily because of underfunding, integration complexity, and lack of architectural planning — not because the tools don’t work. Engineers with CCIE Automation skills succeed because they architect the system, not just the scripts. ...